Bounou Competes with Goalkeeping Giants for the “Yashin” Award… A New Glory in an Unyielding Career
Express TV: Mustafa Filali
Once again, Yassine Bounou continues to reap the rewards of his remarkable performance, having secured a place among the world’s best goalkeepers thanks to his significant contributions to Al Hilal Club. The Moroccan lion’s name has made it to the final list for the “Yashin” Award for Best Goalkeeper in the World, announced on Thursday, with the winner to be revealed at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on September 22.
Bounou’s nomination is a testament to the high level of play he demonstrated with Al Hilal, particularly during his participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, where he was pivotal with his decisive interventions and outstanding displays, earning a well-deserved spot among the top ten goalkeepers this year.
The shortlist also includes Alisson Becker (Liverpool), Lucas Chevalier (Lille), Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Gianluigi Donnarumma (Paris Saint-Germain), Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Jan Oblak (Atletico Madrid), David Raya (Arsenal), Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest), and Yann Sommer (Inter Milan).
With this new nomination, Yassine Bounou continues to enhance his global presence as one of the prominent figures raising the flag for Moroccan and Arab football on the highest football platforms.
